Winston is second straight, and second ever, freshman to win the award

Dec. 14, 2013

Julio Cortez/AP

Written by

Perry Kostidakis

Sports Editor @perrykos

Jameis Winston made another step in bringing FSU back to the glory it previously was known for on Saturday, when the redshirt freshman quarterback was awarded the Heisman Trophy, the most prestigious award in college football.

It was the second straight year that a redshirt freshman had won it, one year after Johnny Manziel become the first. Manziel was invited to the ceremony as well, along with Alabama's AJ McCarron, Boston College's Andre Williams, Northern Illinois' Jordan Lynch and finally, Winston's future opponent in the BCS National Championship, Auburn's Tre Mason.

Winston was the third FSU player to win it, joining Charlie Ward and Chris Weinke. Weinke was the last Seminole to win it, earning the award in 2000 as the oldest player to ever hoist the trophy at 28 years-old.

Ironically, Winston became the youngest player to ever win it at 19.

Winston earned the award for his record-setting freshman campaign, where he threw for 3820 yards and 38 touchdowns, as well as leading Florida State to an undefeated season, No. 1 ranking and berth in the BCS National Championship.